The old excuse of eating for two is not actually correct. An expectant mother, who is carrying a single baby, will only need to increase their daily calories by 300.

For the first couple of weeks following a miscarriage, sex will typically feel unpleasant, uncomfortable or even painful. This discomfort should ease after a few weeks, though it still may be emotionally painful for women to engage in intimacy with their husband because of emotional setbacks.

Even a single glass of red wine, or a bottle of beer can drastically increase a woman’s chances of miscarrying during their first trimester. This coupled with its impact upon a foetus’s development is why most medical experts recommend a complete ban on alcohol during the entirety of the pregnancy.

At six months, a baby would be able to recognize and show preference to their family members. A six-month-old baby should begin to notice strangers, and be apprehensive of their presence. They may be genuinely affected by shows of emotion. They should also be interested in snuggling, cuddling, or being held by their family members.

It's widely known that folic acid (vitamin B9) reduces the risk of birth defects once you're pregnant, but some studies have also shown that women who take folic-acid supplements before becoming pregnant conceive at a higher rate.

Studies have shown that approximately 40% of patients with diabetes and/or glucose intolerance between the ages of 20-50 have PCOS.